0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/18/2012
We have the NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s statement on the passing of NFL Films President Steve Sabol. STEVE SABOL (1942-2012) NFL Films President Steve Sabol, for five decades the creative force behind the unique brand of storytelling and cinematography that brought America closer to the game of football, died today at the age of 69 […]
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When you look at the history of the National Football League on television and the sports media, there are just a few men who come to mind who have had a huge impact on how the sport became America’s Game. Baseball is America’s Pastime, but there’s no doubt that football is America’s Game. Ed and […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/17/2012
NFL Network’s critically acclaimed series, “A Football Life” returns this week with a concept that gained attention last year. The next installment focuses on Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis by following him over a year’s time. The premiere episode of “A Football Life” did the same with New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick so this […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 9/3/2012
HBO’s Hard Knocks with the Miami Dolphins ends tomorrow. Other than the Chad Johnson firing and Ryan Tannehill not knowing which teams were in which divisions, this has been a lackluster season for Hard Knocks. That’s not the fault of HBO or NFL Films, they can only show us what they taped, it’s more on […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/31/2012
This is a review of the continuing NFL Network/NFL Films documentary series, “America’s Game, The Super Bowl Champions”. As it has for the previous XLV installments, NFL Films has a successful formula, getting three to four of the winning team’s coaches and players to talk about the season leading up to the Super Bowl, then […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 8/2/2012
Now that August is here, it means that the National Football League isn’t far behind. Training camps are underway all over the country and that’s especially true for the Miami Dolphins, the subject of this year’s edition of HBO/NFL Films’ Hard Knocks. The premiere is set for August 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. With Chad […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/18/2012
This from HBO Sports and NFL Films. Check it out. Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Miami Dolphins Hard Knocks with the Miami Dolphins premieres on HBO in August.
0 comments by Ken Fang on 7/17/2012
I was expecting to be out of the office today, but with the temperatures over 90 in Southern New England, being inside with air conditioning is probably the way to go today. I hope wherever you are, you’re staying cool and away from the sun. I have some links. Georg Szalai of the Hollywood Reporter […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/31/2012
Here to provide some links for you today. Looks like I’ll be out on Friday so posting may be scarce, but we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. In the meantime, I have some links for you now. This week, CBSSports.com Deputy Managing Editor Craig Stanke passed away at the age of 56. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/29/2012
Back to work for many of you after the Memorial Day holiday. Because of my crazy schedule, I didn’t get to enjoy it, but you don’t care about that. Let’s do links. John Ourand of Sports Business Journal reports that Cox Communications has dropped the New Orleans Hornets allowing Fox Sports to swoop up the […]
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After getting rejected left and right by teams and after a season’s absence, HBO and NFL Films have found a willing partner in the Miami Dolphins for Hard Knocks. While you might think the Dolphins might be dull after the last edition of Hard Knocks with media darlings, the New York Jets in 2010, you […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/13/2012
I was watching Top Ten Raiders on NFL Network on Friday (yet another in a long series of Top Ten shows by NFL Network) when during a segment on former Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler, a look at the controversial play known as “The Holy Roller” was aired. If you aren’t aware of the play […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 5/1/2012
Last night, the National Football League was honored by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for its remembrances of the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The league and its TV partners were recognized with The Chairman’s Award for “Excellence in Broadcasting and Outstanding Public Service.” It was the first sports league to […]
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Throughout the day, I will be posting various press releases from the networks touting their Sports Emmy Awards. Last night, I posted the winners as they were handed out. Now, we have the official press release from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences which holds the annual ceremonies. These include the names who […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/30/2012
The Sports Emmy Awards are being handed out in New York tonight. Through various sources at the event, I’ll be able to update this post as awards are being doled to the various winners. And no, I’m not there, but I can provide the winners as soon as they become available. For the full list […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 4/25/2012
NFL Turning Point which debuted when NBC Sports Network was known as Versus, has been renewed for three more seasons. The joint venture produced by NFL Films and NBC Sports Network will now run throughout the NFL playoffs giving the series four additional programs per season. Dan Patrick will return as the host. The critically […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/27/2012
The NFL continues to evolve in the 21st Century. It changed its iconic shield back in 2008, reducing the number of stars in its original logo from 25 to 8. And starting in April during the draft, the NFL will unveil all new logos for NFL Network, NFL.com, NFL Mobile, NFL Films and NFL RedZone. […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 3/20/2012
NFL Media which consists of NFL Network, NFL Films and NFL.com received a total of 14 Sports Emmy Award nominations Tuesday. This includes Outstanding Game Analyst for Mike Mayock of NFL Network who did great work on Thursday Night Football in 2011 stabilizing a position that had been in flux since Cris Collinsworth left for […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/8/2012
Time for some sports media links for today. Let’s get to them without further delay. Let’s start with USA Today and Michael Hiestand who looks at the record online numbers for the first live legal stream of the Super Bowl. Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated lists the best and worst NFL announcing teams. Over to […]
0 comments by Ken Fang on 2/1/2012
The season finale of NFL Turning Point airs Thursday night at 10 ET on NBC Sports Network. Dan Patrick hosts and present several segments including those on the Turning Points of the New York Giants’ and New England Patriots’ seasons. There will be a segment on the turning point of the NFL season plus we’ll […]
